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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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